756 Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings

What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Who is covered by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
What is the purpose of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
What are the primary bloodborne pathogens?
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Quiz – What are bloodborne pathogens?
Specific Bloodborne Pathogens
 7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) (continued…)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) (continued…)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) (continued…)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (continued…)
Hepatitis C Infection – 3D Medical Animation
Quiz – Specific Bloodborne Pathogens
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Fluids that DO NOT Spread Bloodborne Pathogens
How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted
Protect Yourself from All Bodily Fluids
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Quiz – Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Control Plan (ECP)
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Does your employer have an exposure control plan?
Your employer’s exposure control plan (continued)
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Quiz – Exposure Control Plan (ECP)
Recognize the Potential for Exposure
 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
What jobs are most at risk of exposure?
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Quiz – Recognize the Potential for Exposure
Exposure Control Methods
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Methods To Control The Risk Of Exposure (Continued…)
Work Practice Controls
Wash your hands!
Alternatives
Scenario
Quiz – Exposure Control Methods
Needlestick Safety
 6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction
Needles Usually Associated With Needlestick Injuries
Work Practices Increasing the Risk of Needlestick Injuries
Safer Medical Devices
Preventing Needlestick Injuries
Case Studies
Quiz – Needlestick Safety
Universal Precautions
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Definition
Application of Universal Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment
Scenario
Quiz – Universal Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Effective PPE
Employer Responsibilities
Disposable Gloves
Face Shields
Scenario
Quiz – Personal Protective Equipment
Laboratory Safety
 6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction
Laboratory Types
Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Safety
Research Laboratory Safety
Research Laboratory Safety (Continued…)
Scenario
Quiz – Laboratory Safety
Hepatitis B (HBV) Immunization
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Three shots!
If You Decline the Vaccination
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Quiz – Hepatitis B (HBV) Immunization
When an Exposure Occurs
 3 Topics | 1 Quiz
What do you do next?
Post-Exposure Therapy
Scenario
Quiz – When an Exposure Occurs
Housekeeping
 4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Potentially Biohazardous Waste
Contaminated Laundry
Working in a Potentially Contaminated Environment
Scenario
Quiz – Housekeeping – BBP
Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace
 5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Information and Training
Training Program Elements
Frequency of Training
Scenario
How to Properly Clean up Bodily Fluid Spills
Quiz – Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace
Final Exam and Certificate
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Definition

756 Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings Universal Precautions Definition
Medical assistant disposing of contaminated gauze.

“Universal precautions,” as defined by the CDC, are a set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or healthcare. Under universal precautions, blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens.

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